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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Katanaut down to the 7 that fit the “Mobile” category. Dust: An Elysian Tail, Clicker Heroes and Comix Zone top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Katanaut.

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The best games like Katanaut on Mobile

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Katanaut. Each one has been evaluated across 20 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Dust: An Elysian TailClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Katanaut: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, fighting mechanics and setting anime, while skipping sports simulation

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Katanaut: setting and tone.

It predates Katanaut by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 90%· 62KRAWG👍 23%· 592

Year 2015Dev PlaysaurusPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Katanaut: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, multiplayer gameplay and resource management, while skipping action RPG combat

In the campaign mode you need to complete several missions and successfully reach the goal. There’s also a multiplayer mode where you can compete with other players online. Clicker Heroes is an idle game focused on grinding gold to upgrade your characters.

Where it drifts furthest from Katanaut: tone and progression.

It predates Katanaut by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Comix ZoneClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeHardcorePost-ApocalypticCyberpunk2D

Steam👍 94%· 18

Year 1995Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Katanaut, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and combat magic, while skipping sports simulation

It predates Katanaut by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Forgotton AnneClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Katanaut, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Katanaut: setting and tone.

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#5The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Katanaut: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, while skipping sports simulation

It predates Katanaut by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6The Longest JourneyClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyCyberpunk2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS

✓ Like Katanaut, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Katanaut: combat.

It predates Katanaut by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DTacticalSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Katanaut, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Katanaut: setting.

It predates Katanaut by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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